UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 4, 2005
RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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0-29889 |
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94-3248524 |
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(Commission File No.) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1180 Veterans Boulevard
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 624-1100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On October 5, 2005, Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced two changes to its Board of Directors. Effective October 5, 2005, Gary A. Lyons, was appointed to serve on Rigel’s Board of Directors as a Class III director until Rigel’s 2009 annual stockholders’ meeting. At this time, no determination has been made as to which, if any, of Rigel’s board committees Mr. Lyons will be appointed. Additionally, Nicholas J. Simon III, announced his resignation from Rigel’s Board of Directors effective October 4, 2005.
A copy of the press release further describing these changes is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated October 5, 2005, entitled “Rigel Pharmaceuticals Announces Changes to Board of Directors and Appoints Gary A. Lyons.” |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: October 5, 2005 |
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/s/ James H. Welch |
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James H. Welch |
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Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated October 5, 2005, entitled “Rigel Pharmaceuticals Announces Changes to Board of Directors and Appoints Gary A. Lyons.” |
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